Nelson Tomlinson

Nelson Tomlinson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in risk management and finance. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Resolution Planning at Synovus since July 2025, Nelson leads the strategic planning and development of the company's resolution efforts. Prior to this role, Nelson worked at Global Payments Inc. from September 2019 to September 2024, holding two key director positions focused on Enterprise Risk Management and Business Resiliency. Nelson's career at TSYS spanned from August 2005 to September 2019, where responsibilities included risk and compliance oversight in positions ranging from Associate Director to Director. Nelson holds a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Columbus State University, earned between January 1987 and January 1993.